Expediter™ makes Compliance Convenient so you can focus on business
When you read MIL-STD-130 and DFARS 252.211-7003, the complexity of the regulations stands out. Terms include UII (unique item identifier), UID (unique identification) and IUID (item unique identification). We explain the DoD requirements simply and comprehensively so you can focus on your business. We guide your selection of the key elements of the UID label:
Data
Construct - to match the way you serialize
Choices: Construct #1 or Construct #2- Data Format - to meet DoD requirements
Choices: Data Identifier, Text Element Identifier or Application Identifier - Material - to meet field conditions,
specifications & your budget
Choices: Stainless Steel, Photo Anodized Aluminum, tesa® Secure™, Polyimide, Polyester & Black Anodized Aluminum (see table below) - Fastening method - to match your substrate & environment
Choices: 'Peel & Stick' adhesive or mechanical fasteners
We offer:
Fast
turnaround: 3-5 days for most standard UID labels- Convenience: Order most Expediter™ UID labels on-line at My ComplianceCenter
- Fulfillment of small & large quantities: from single labels to thousands
- Expertise: We understand your requirements, MIL-STD-130, and the Department of Defense requirements for identification and marking. We work to the drawings and specifications of Boeing, Bell, Northrop Grumman, Sikorsky and others.
- Quality: Our 2D Data Matrix barcodes are validated and verified per MIL-STD 130. Validation checks the data content and syntax of the barcode. Verification checks the print quality of the barcode. ISO15415, AS9132 or AIM DPM-1-2006 specify the standards. Sample sizes for quantities < 100 are a minimum of 25%; 10% for 100 & greater.
We have a complete range of materials for your UID needs.
| Metal UID Labels | Polymeric UID Labels | ||||
| Performance | Stainless Steel with CerMark™ | Photo Anodized Aluminum | tesa™ Secure® | Polyimide | Polyester |
| Type | Extra Heavy Duty | Heavy Duty | Moderate- Heavy Duty | Light-Moderate Duty | Light Duty |
| Distinguishing feature | Corrosion resistance | Broad performance & value | Flexibility & chemical resistance | High temperature resistance | Low cost |
| Exterior exposure | > 20 years | > 20 years | > 4 years | 1 year | 2 years |
| High temperature | 750 deg F | 750 deg F | 400 deg F | 575 deg F | 300 deg F |
| Conforms to curves | No | Yes: .005", .012" No: .020", .032" |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 'Peel & Stick' | No | .005", .012", .020" thickness | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mechanical Fasteners | Yes | .020", .032" thickness | No | No | No |
| Resistance to: | |||||
| Abrasion | Extreme | Excellent | Very Good | Good | Good |
| Acids & Bases | Extreme | Excellent | Very Good | Good | Good |
| Oils, Fuels, Solvents | Extreme | Excellent | Very Good | Good | Good |
| Salt spray | Extreme | Excellent | Very Good | Good | Good |
| Direct impact | Yes | Yes | No | Limited | Limited |
Data as evaluated by Compliance Label Service using Manufacturers' test results.
Tough
Tough UID labels to survive demanding conditions.
Customers say…
"As usual, the customer service from you and Mary has been excellent and is greatly appreciated."
"Thanks a lot!"
Bob Rupakus,
Senior Business Development Manager,
Polaris Defense
Ask us about…
WAWF Help
We walk you through trouble spots & answer questions: $30 for 15 minutes; $85/hour
Compliance Tutorials
Personalized for experienced or new DoD contractors; 30 minute sessions on RFID
Container labels, UID, WAWF: $65 each.
How Expediter™ works for UID Labels
- Sign up for
free
Get a My ComplianceCenter account where you can order 24/7. - Login & Order
online
- Our interactive web form guides you through MIL-STD 130.
- Get your quotation.
- Pick a shipment method.
- Checkout via credit card or DrawDown Account.
- Got questions? Call us.
We will walk you through everything to guide your selection of:- Material
- Fastening method
- DoD Construct (#1 vs #2)
- Encoding format (DI, TEI or AI)
- Apply the labels you receive
First, we mail order confirmation and tracking no. Next labels arrive with a Certificate of Compliance with MIL-STD 130. Most UID labels ship in 3-5 business days.
